X100Vvs A5100
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
Who should buy what
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the x100v is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £200 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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